Class History

Designed in 1911 by Francis Sweisguth, the two-man Star is simple enough for the novice, but complex enough to challenge the world's best. It has been an Olympic class since 1932. The Star features a sleek, lightweight hull and powerful sailplan. A flexible spar can be tuned to "depower" when the breeze kicks up. The large main is infinitely adjustable. One race on a Star often hooks sailors for life.

Boat Specifications

Star

Double Ratchamatic® Mainsheet

Shift gears from 2:1 to 4:1 as
smoothly as a high-performance sportscar by simply letting go of one line. The
double swivel cam keeps both gross-trim and fine-tune close at hand. The
load-sensing ratchet shuts off in light air for smooth easing.

"The two-speed mainsheet
system helps with leeward mark roundings, jibes, and pumping the main. The
load-sensing Ratchamatic® also lets me ease faster at the weather mark than a
standard ratchet does." — Mark Reynolds, Star World Champion.